The credibility of sources
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can evaluate the credibility of online sources to help me with my own work.
Key learning points
- Digital content should be analysed for credibility
- Checking the author, source, purpose, date and facts is used to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
Keywords
Source - where information comes from, such as from a website, a book, a person, or any other place where information is found
Credibility - how trustworthy or believable a source of information is; a credible source is one that is reliable and accurate
Common misconception
All information that is found on the internet is true.
Anyone can create a website. Check who wrote it, when and if the facts are correct. Don't believe everything you see without checking first!
Teacher tip
Stress the importance of checking the publication date. Use examples of outdated information to illustrate how time-sensitive some online content can be.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is it important to select images appropriately for their context?
Q2.What gives the owner rights to control how a piece of work is used?
Q3.What is a Creative Commons licence?
Q4.What should you check before using an image online?
Q5.What is the consequence of using copyrighted material without permission?
Q6.Which of the following is an example of a Creative Commons licence condition?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a common mistake when evaluating online content?
Q2.Match the term to its definition.
Q3.What does credibility mean?
Q4.What should you check when evaluating a source?
Q5.What is a source?
Q6.Why is it important to check the date of online information?
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